Dettaglio del giro
3 notte 4 giorni
Prenota ora e paga dopo
DAY 01 ISTANBUL – BOLOGNA – FLORENCE – BOLOGNA CITY TOUR
Meeting at the Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at the time indicated by our guide. After baggage drop and passport procedures, departure to Bologna with Turkish Airlines flight TK1321 at 07:50. Arrival at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport at 09:30 local time and transfer to the city center in our private vehicles.
We begin our walking tour in Bologna, known as "La Dotta" (The Learned) for hosting Europe's oldest university, "La Grassa" (The Fat) for its cuisine, and "La Rossa" (The Red) for its terracotta-colored facades. In the heart of the city, Piazza Maggiore, we see the magnificent Basilica di San Petronio, whose facade remains unfinished to this day, along with Palazzo d'Accursio and Palazzo del Podestà; in the square right next to it, we admire Giambologna's famous Fountain of Neptune.
Walking under the kilometers-long porticoes (portici), which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List, we move on to Quadrilatero, the medieval market streets, where we get to know the showcase of Bologna's cuisine through its shops selling cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and handmade fresh pasta. Our tour ends around the city's symbol, the Two Towers (Due Torri), consisting of the Torre degli Asinelli and the leaning Garisenda.
During free time, an opportunity to taste Bologna's cuisine with handmade fresh pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and traditional sweets. Then we set off for Florence, crossing the Apennine Mountains. Arrival at Grand Hotel Adriatico 4*, check-in to rooms, and free time. From our hotel, within walking distance of the historic center, you can explore the streets of Florence in the evening. Overnight stay in Florence.
DAY 02 FLORENCE CITY TOUR – DINNER AT A TUSCAN FARM – ANDREA BOCELLI CONCERT
After breakfast, we explore on foot the historic center of Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our tour begins at Piazza del Duomo: the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, clad in white, green, and pink marble, the Brunelleschi dome, considered a turning point in architectural history, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery famous for Ghiberti's "Gates of Paradise."
Passing through narrow medieval streets, we reach Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of the city. Accompanied by the Palazzo Vecchio, the Loggia dei Lanzi filled with sculptures, and a copy of Michelangelo's David, we hear about the legacy the Medici family left to Florence. From the courtyard of the Uffizi Gallery, we descend to the banks of the Arno River and see the Ponte Vecchio, lined with jewelry shops. We conclude our tour in the square of the Basilica di Santa Croce, which houses the monumental tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. The tour is conducted outdoors and on foot.
After a short free time, a gathering at the hotel and departure at approximately 14:30 for the heart of Tuscany, to a typical Tuscan farm (agriturismo) near San Gimignano. At this family farm, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves on hills overlooking the towers of San Gimignano, we enjoy a pre-concert dinner accompanied by Tuscan products and local wines at around 15:30.
After dinner, we head to Lajatico, the birthplace of Andrea Bocelli, to the Teatro del Silenzio. This natural amphitheater, which remains silent throughout the year and comes to life only with Bocelli's summer concerts, offers a unique stage among the Tuscan hills. At 20:30, under the last rays of the sunset, the Andrea Bocelli concert: the highlight of our program. After the concert, we meet our vehicles according to the organizer's exit/ring arrangement and return to Florence. Late-night arrival at the hotel and overnight stay.
DAY 03 FLORENCE – FREE DAY & OPTIONAL EXTENDED TUSCANY TOUR
After breakfast, the day is free. Guests who choose to stay in Florence may visit the Uffizi Gallery, the Galleria dell'Accademia housing Michelangelo's original David, Palazzo Pitti, and the Boboli Gardens; they can shop at the leather market around San Lorenzo and at Mercato Centrale and enjoy Florentine cuisine. Piazzale Michelangelo, which offers a postcard view of the city at sunset, is a must-see spot. Advance reservations are recommended for museum entries due to summer crowds.
Guests who wish may join the optional Extended Tuscany Tour. We reach Siena through the vineyard-covered hills of the Chianti region. The shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, the square that hosts the famous Palio horse race every summer, together with the Palazzo Pubblico and Torre del Mangia, is one of Italy's most impressive medieval urban spaces. We walk through the Siena Cathedral, known for its black-and-white marble stripes, and the narrow medieval streets with our guide's commentary.
Then we move on to San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Medieval Manhattan." We explore the historic center of the town, including its surviving stone towers, Piazza della Cisterna, and Piazza del Duomo; during free time, we have the opportunity to discover the town's award-winning gelato shops and local craft stores. After free time, return to Florence. Overnight stay at Grand Hotel Adriatico.
DAY 04 FLORENCE – BOLOGNA AIRPORT – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures from the hotel. Until the flight time, free time to the extent allowed by the program: last-minute shopping, a visit to the historic pharmacy Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, operating since the 13th century, or an ideal opportunity for a final Italian coffee at a square café.
Meeting at the time indicated by our guide and departure for Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport. After ticket and baggage procedures, departure to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK1324 at 15:25. Arrival in Istanbul at 19:05 and the end of our tour. We look forward to meeting you on our next journey.
Cosa è incluso
- Turkish Airlines ile İstanbul – Bologna – İstanbul economy class uçak bileti ve havalimanı vergileri.
- Grand Hotel Adriatico 4* Firenze'de 3 gece oda + colazione.
- Andrea Bocelli – Teatro del Silenzio concerto bileti (categoria Poltroncina).
- Bologna ve Firenze city tour.
- Tipik bir Toskana fattoria (agriturismo) concerto öncesi özel cena ve degustazione.
- Program kapsamındaki havalimanı, otel ve concerto transferleri.
- Türkçe tour leader / guida ve programa dahil yerel guida hizmetleri.
Non incluso
- Tassa di soggiorno di Firenze.
- Escursione Extra Toscana (Siena e San Gimignano).
- Spese personali e extra in hotel.
- Pranzi e cene non espressamente indicati nel programma.
- Tassa di uscita dal paese.
- Contributo per il visto Schengen e servizi di assistenza visti.
- Pacchetti di assicurazione di viaggio / annullamento.
